Al Haramain Perfumes EDP

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Burj

by Francisco Carbonnel

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Al Haramain Perfumes Burj is an Eau de Parfum, created by Francisco Carbonnel. Burj opens with Saffron, settles into a heart of Floral Notes and Incense, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood. Al Haramain Perfumes's Burj carries an Acquired verdict, an elemental-led wear.

This one's a divisive oriental floral, with some finding it a generic floral-heavy mishmash that skews feminine and others enjoying its woody, spicy, and subtly vanilla nuances. Definitely try before you buy, as personal chemistry and preference dictate its true character.
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Burj Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron100%
Heartas listed
Floral Notes50%
Incense50%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and longevity, coupled with warm spicy and amber accords, make it less suitable for office wear. However, these qualities, combined with its sophisticated floral, incense and woody elements, lend themselves well to evening dates and formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Burj opens with a cool, sharp floral blast, quickly settling into a complex heart where sandalwood and warm spices dance with a subtle, almost vanillic sweetness. Incense and a hint of saffron twine through, creating a balanced woody-amber profile. Some pick up a vetiver-like earthiness, while others find the florals dominate, leading to a smooth, musky, and lightly smoky dry down.

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